Hi,

this is what I compiled for myself; it worked and left me with a working Internet connection:

1) sc stop "Bonjour Service"
sc delete "Bonjour Service"
2) regsvr32 /u "c:\program files\bonjour\explorerplugin.dll"
regsvr32 /u "c:\program files\bonjour\mdnsnsp.dll"
3) ren "c:\program files\bonjour" xxx (is locked)
4) del %systemroot%\system32\dns-sd.exe
del %systemroot%\system32\dnssd.dll
5) Under HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\WinSock2\Parameters\NameSpace_ Catalog5\Catalog_Entries delete the key pointing to mdnsnsp.dll (e.g. 000000000007). Set HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\WinSock2\Parameters\NameSpace_ Catalog5\Num_Catalog_Entries to the new last catalog entry key number (e.g. 6).
6) Search the Registry for explorerplugin.dll, mdnsnsp.dll, mdnsresponder.exe, and program files\bonjour; delete all references.
7) Reboot
8) Delete "c:\program files\xxx".

Hope it helps

sleepyhollow

See comments to http://blogs.adobe.com/jnack/2007/01/cs3_doesnt_inst.html

I just tried installing / uninstalling Bonjour and restarting my system. mDNSResponder has not been killed. On the contrary, its mem usage has bloated to 3.5 megs instead of the 450kb it was using before...

Tried twice. Moving up, taking off gloves.

has anyone tried simply disabling it like i explained in another thread?

go into services, select it, right click> properties. select stop service, then change startup method from "automatic" to "disable".

woof! i've had it for a while with itunes. i usually just deny it internet access via zonealarm.

The adobe web site says :-
To remove Bonjour:

Open a Windows command prompt and type the following command:
"C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe -remove"
Navigate to the following folder in Windows Explorer: C:\Program Files\Bonjour
Rename the mdnsNSP.dll file in that folder to mdnsNSP.old
Restart your computer
Delete the the Program Files\Bonjour folder

However, the first command line that they give did not work for me, I had to use " C:\Progra~1\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe -remove "

for what it is worth........

I had the same problem, with or without the quotes.

I'll try Run.

with one click, at least disable it.

http://download.gizmoproject.com/jasmine/TurnOffBonjour.exe

don't forget to virus pre-check.. ya never know
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rock on adobeheads !

Hi Dave, Yes, I disabled it by disabling the service. I did it because I lost network connectivity when it was running so if anyone complains about losing their network, they should first disable or uninstall Bonjour (I guess they wouldn't be able to, though, since they don't have a network - Capt. Yossarian, where are you?)

John Gregson

easy
start --> run --> cmd
cd c:\program files\bonjour\
mdnsresponder -remove
rename mdnsnsp.dll to mdnsnsp.old
reboot
delete bonjour folder

sorry about the double post

Why not just disable it if it bothers you?

#1 I don't trust any app that installs without my permission.
#2 I don't trust any app that messes with my winsock.
#3 The fact that there is no uninstall option is a big red flag.
#4 Even if you choose NOT to install the Adobe apps that supposedly require Bonjour, it still installs.
#5 The features that we've been told rely on this app work perfectly without it.
#6 Even when no Adobe apps are running Bonjour regularly contacts the Internet.
#7 Disable shmisable. The DLL is still alive.

These are the hallmarks of spyware. Adobe screwed up big with this one.

Or I just don't like garbage on my computer. I have an iPod and I don't run iTunes either.

I don't know why more of you aren't really upset about this. Adobe crammed software down our throats without our knowledge or permission. We paid big bucks for CS3 and we ended up with a spyware connection to Adobe. I kept getting nagware popups in my browser to update my pdf plugin and I couldn't figure out how to stop the Adobe reader from connecting to Adobe to tattle on me that I was using an older pdf reader version. I finally updated and ended up with all kinds of crapware that I had to uninstall! Who knows what spyware is included with Adobe Reader 8. Privacy is important and we are losing it.

John Joslin you are obviously an Adobe employee. If you're a nice person you'll get a good job. (Does your mother know you are doing this?)

It is not easy to remove or disable - that is part of the problem here. Also, it's a silent install with no obvious un-install option.

So, thats what you'd call easy and obvious?

Majapahit Grand has pointed out the obvious error in this Adobe ' TechNote'
http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/knowledgebase/index.cfm?id=kb400982

In the second instance it says to type...

"C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe -remove"

Wrong! It should be

"C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe" -remove

Then follow the rest of the instructions.

Here's the most irritating part --- you pretend not to understand why people are upset in the first place. That is evidenced by your responses.

"Why not just disable it if it bothers you?"
See, now... that's just irritating because you don't seem to get it (I know you do, though). People are asking you for help to do just that (get rid of it)! right? c'mon now... admit it.

And the classic,
"You must have something to hide then."
That's what the Nazi's said when people resisted their breaking down doors.
That's what police say when they want to illegally search the trunk of your car.
You know that guy that lives across the street from you? The one with the binoculars that is always looking into your kitchen window? Well, you don't mind, right? After all "you don't have anything to hide". right?

And then, again today, after how many months?,
"http://kb.adobe.com/selfservice/viewContent.do?externalId=kb400982&sl iceId=2"
Please do your job & ask someone to fix that one line that has wasted so much of your customers time.

Now here is what the real bottom line problem is in very simple terms. (The real reason why I'm so mad!)

Your company has invaded my privacy! I feel (virtually) raped! See, I like to think that I am in control of MY computer. I like to think that I can fix it up the way I want to. (bet everyone at Adobe is laughing now, hahaha). No, no, people -- I'm trying to be serious here. Creative, Sierra, WMPlayer, now Google and Adobe -- all stepping over the line because they think they can (or could). Time will tell, but everytime I think of Adobe now, I'm going to think about bad stuff not good stuff. John, I bet you're a nice guy and I hope you look for a job with a good company -- but put the porn down and pay attention to the posts or you might have to.

Jim,

You are wasting your breath. None of us here, not even John, works for Adobe. We are users just like yourself.

And, as a footnote, I think this latest release of Photoshop IS a load of rubbish for a load of reasons, starting with the installer and going on from there.

I don't need to list them it's all here to see in this forum!

You will see a few critical posts from me too.

John... John, Now Just Wait, wait, wait here...

I just upgraded, tonight and already my computer is acting funny, my mouse speed actually "slows down" and is less responsive whenever it is over the Photoshop CS3 window (Active window only). Now this is not just a little bit slower, it is quite noticeable!

I have had computers since the early 80s, generally have above average hardware and have never had a software program actually slow down my system itself! I have not even had the chance to see if I actually "Like" the new program better than my even more expensive first foray into Adobe world. Don't get me wrong, Photoshop 7 was worth every cent and I will most likely continue to use it.

Now, if this was some inexpensive program then you might expect there to "Be a catch" and you would just uninstall the program completely, or revert to a recent back up of your system and NEVER, EVER do business with that company AGAIN! Being a business man myself that use my computers to earn my paycheck I am keenly aware that you do not intentionally make your customers mad and their personal lives more stressful if you expect them to continue to do business with you! It is almost like you just do not want to remain in business at all.

I don't care how good you think your "product" is, there are other "Products" out there are pretty good too. They are generally much less expensive, supported better and even though their new versions might gently pull a few more resources from the computer so that you would feel justified in getting a new computer every 12 to 18 months. But nothing that would actually be noticeably slower than before or you just would not continue to use that software.

And having very recently plunked down a "Wad" of cash for the "privilege" of using this version of the software I am very much hoping that the problem is resolved simply and completely and without "Me" having to do a lot of under the hood work. Pulling up a backup is much simpler then mucking around with the command line making registry changes by hand and that is most likely what I will do.

But the average user (I am a photographer and graphics designer) will quickly get lost and blow up his system. Most of my colleagues are great at what they do, but mucking around with such things are beyond the scope of their talents. These people earn their living with these machines and I guarantee if you make their lives miserable and or cause them financial hardship you will be wishing for a lawsuit. It would be much better than not ever being able to sell them anything ever again.

By the way, I have a feeling that I will be calling customer service or maybe dropping this note or an amended version of it to the Corporate office sometime soon.

I hope that there is an easy resolution to all of this, I really do.

Tony M Patterson
tpatt@usa.net

Lol :-)